Top 10 Best Sketchbooks for Architects and Designers

What is an artist without its tools? It goes without saying that an architect’s or a designer’s best friend is his/her sketchbook. A sketchbook is a fundamental tool for expressing ideas visually and also a stepping stone for realizing concepts and designs in reality. Sketchbook as a tool helps in planning and documenting various design stages and hence enables an architect or a designer to take the leap from artistic progress to final output.
If you are on the lookout for a sketchbook, there are multiple options available in the market which will suit you and fulfill all your requirements, even the requirements that you thought didn't exist. We do realize that the process of identifying “the one” can be tiresome and time-consuming. So, here we are doing a roundup of the 10 best sketchbooks to assist you in your decision-making. As a bonus, if you stick till the very end, we will tell you our favorite from the lot. Now, the only thing left for you to do is display your idea generation skills and communicate through your sketches.
1. BRUSTRO Stitched Bound Artists Sketch Book, A5 Size, 156 Pages, 110GSM
- This sketchbook is A5 in size and is quite small and compact.
- It can lie flat and one can draw across both the pages together.
- Any medium can be used to draw in the sketchbook as the pages are made of ivory.
- It also has an elastic strap that holds the sketchbook together.
Specifications:
- Pages: 160
- Layout: Portrait
- Paper Weight: 110 GSM
- Colour: Black
- Brand: Brustro
2. 7mm Paper and Board My Doodle Pad Mini Sketch Book, 100 Pages (14.5 x 20 cm)
- This 100 pages sketchbook looks quite luxurious with a cute hardcover with rounded edges.
- The size, shape and finish of this sketchbook are ideal for carrying it around.
- It is binded by spiral rose gold finish wire adding to its appeal.
Specifications:
- Size: 14.5x20 cm
- Layout: Landscape
- Paper Weight: 130 GSM
- Brand: 7mm
3. MENORAH Sketch Book for Artist - A5 -Hard Case Bound, Drawing Book, 120 Pages/60 Sheets,140 GSM- (14.8 cm x 21.0 cm) -Landscape
- The most exquisite feature of this sketchbook is that it is handcrafted.
- It also has an elastic band to hold this A5 size, 120 pages sketchbook together.
- An extra point to this sketchbook as it comes with a fancy silk ribbon which can be used as a bookmark.
Specifications:
- Layout: Landscape & Portrait
- Paper Weight: 140 GSM
- Finish: Classic Black Leatherette Cover
- Brand: MENORAH
4. NEWYES Reusable Smart Notebook Erasable Wirebound Notebook Sketch Pads APP Storage (Black, B5)
- Smart times require smart sketchbooks, this sketchbook is actually reusable. The ink can be wiped clean with M&G erasable pen and the pages can be used again and again.
- This is one of a kind environmentally friendly notebook and can be used until the end of the times.
- This notebook is the solution to the endless supply of paper needed especially for making daily notes and to-do lists.
Specifications:
- Size: B5
- Pages: 60 reusable pages
- Layout: Portrait
- Colour: Black
- Brand: NEWYES
5. Canson XL Series Mix Media Paper Pad
- This sketchbook is apt for architects and designers to sketch using wet and dry media as the paper is textured with heavy sizing.
- This 60 pages sketchbook with micro-perforated true size sheets is suited for all.
Specifications:
- Size: 7 x 10 Inch
- Layout: Portrait
- Brand: Canso
6. Black: Black Sheet / Blank / Simple Notebook: Black Paper / 5"x8" / 180 Pages
- This 180 pages black sketchbook is unique and simple at the same time.
- It is ideal for designers/architects who want a different experience while sketching. They can sketch on this sketchbook with black pages using a white-ink pen or carbon pencil.
- The cover of this sketchbook matches with the theme of it, with only black written across the front page with white ink.
Specifications:
- Size: 5” x 8”
- Layout: Portrait
- Colour: Black
7. Bienfang Sketch Pad, 8-1/2 by 11-Inch
- This 100 pages sketchbook is perfect for on the go sketching and is a wire-bound one.
- Any medium like ink, crayon, charcoal etc. can be used to draw in the sketchbook as the pages are lightweight.
- Ideal for experimentation, practicing techniques, or quick studies.
Specifications:
- Size: 8-1/2 by 11-Inch
- Paper Weight: 150lb
- Brand: Bienfang Sketchbook
8. MENORAH Dot Grid Pocket Notebook, Monthly DIY Planner, B7, Small, Cute Journal, 64 Pages, 90 GSM (12.5 x 8.5 cm) -Earthy Shade, Textured Swiss Cover - Pack of 6
- It is a B7 size sketchbook in portrait format and is definitely a pocket-friendly sketchbook.
- The 64 pages have a grid inside which aids in technical drawing with accurate proportions.
- The 90 GSM papers have satiny finish and the central thread binding giving it a luxurious feeling.
- The sketchbook can be completely laid flat and drawn across both pages.
Specifications:
- Paper Weight: 90 GSM
- Finish: Earthy shaded design
- Brand: MENORAH
9. Derwent Big Book Hard Back Sketch Book with Perforated Pages (A5 Portrait)
- The sketchbook is a wire-bound hardback with wider rings to accommodate a large number of papers.
- This sketchbook will help all the budding architects and designers to capture their ideas.
Specifications:
- Size: A5
- Paper Weight: 110 GSM
- Pages: 86
- Layout: Portrait
- Brand: Derwent
10. Derwent Academy Visual Art Diary Sketch Book, FSC Certified Acid Free 120 Pages (A3 Portrait)
- It is 120 pages, A3 size sketchbook in portrait format and is a comparatively bigger size sketchbook.
- The pages used inside are FSC Certified paper and ensures that the paper is environmentally friendly.
- The Acid-Free cartridge paper preserves the pigmentation and quality of artwork for a longer period of time.
Specifications:
- Finish: polypropylene cover
- Paper Weight: 110 GSM
- Brand: Derwent academy
Conclusion
All of the above sketchbooks in different sizes and finishes are the best options available in the market. Special shout out to the sketchbooks which are conscious of the environment either by having reusable pages or using environmentally friendly paper.
Our pick from the above set of sketchbooks is the BRUSTRO Stitched Bound Artists Sketch Book as it compact. It is elegant looking and easy to carry, therefore it is more likely to be utilized than its counterparts. It is versatile as the pages are made of smooth ivory and suitable for all kinds of mediums.
Feel free to comment below and tell us which is your favorite from the lot or sketchbooks which you feel deserve to be in our top 10 Sketchbooks for Architects and Designers.
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